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How to be (A Bit) Coquettish, Part II

8 July 2012 • Kimberly

Part I: How to Be (a Bit) Coquettish. .   .   . "Charm is something else we have forgotten, because we wrongly confuse it with seduction." —Julia Baird  Charm is a smile. A warm, genuine smile. Charm is etiquette—not necessarily chivalry; thoughtfulness (read: consideration) extends all ... Read More

Raf Simons for Christian Dior Fall Couture 2012

8 July 2012 • Kimberly

The Christian Dior Fall 2012 Couture show was perhaps the most highly anticipated production of the industry; since the infamous John Galliano controversy, the couture house had been at a standstill the last year or so. There as talk of who could possibly take reign. Marc Jacobs? Alber Elbaz? The ... Read More

Summer Babe: Miss Vogue

7 July 2012 • Kimberly

The perfect look for summer. Crochet bikini + this Paper London blue sweater (how stunning is that shade?). Stack on a pile of hammered David Smallcombe bracelets, et voilà, a beach look ready to greet the setting sun. .   .   . x {image via} ... Read More

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